Sunday, March 14, 2010

Ride with Cliff

Maddy is looking over at Freebie thinking "I wonder is this old red roan can keep up?" My step-dad Cliff is out visiting from Minnesota and I was hoping there would be a clear day so we could hit the trails together. "Freebie" is the barn husband horse, the pack master, otherwise know as "the couch." She is the kind of horse that takes care of her rider. After brushing about two pounds of hair from her, we hit the trails. I promised a short ride so Cliff wouldn't be too sore tomorrow. We had a great time and the mares trailed so well together. We even got some good glimpses of Mt. Hood. I am really glad I talked him into saddling up with me. Even if it was a western saddle...Cliff was a dressage enthusiast back in the day. As we left the barn for our drive home, he said, "I hope this doesn't give me horse fever...." Cliff, by the look on your face...I'd say your temp is at least 104.

7 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

What a nice thing to do together. Freebie looks sweet.

Grey Horse Matters said...

What a great thing to do together. Looks like you're right about his temperature! Both horses look like they were behaving really well, glad you all had fun.

allhorsestuff said...

Excellent times Jules...yep..I think too, that a fever may be rising!
Kac

Jean said...

Gotta love the packers.

I do fear Cliff may be smitten, however. Is it possible to have too much fun?? *G*

Kathleen @ ForgingAhead said...

I love seeing horse people get hooked again!

Drillrider said...

It looks like you had a BLAST and from the look on his face he is a total GONER........just like the rest of us bitten by the horse "bug".

Rising Rainbow said...

I think you're right about Cliff. That is quite a grin!!